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A boy in my art class named Tony Bui called me a free spirit one day when he was either drunk and/or half asleep. He described to me sleepily exactly what he believed a free spirit to be, and to tell you the truth, it really stuck with me. I won't insult his words by trying to repeat them the best way I can, but in my mind, a free spirit is a determined girl (or guy) who enjoys breaking through normalities and conventionalism. In the photo (taken and modeled by ~ivorylily ), she just looked like a free spirit, or like one should look.No, I didn't change the photo much at all, it was beautiful as is, but I really hope you enjoy this Ivory, and I really hope the rest of you enjoy it also.
original photo: [link] by ~ivorylily
vector: *turp
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Comments: 627
This has inspired me no end. The hair is great - I'm amazed at the variation of colours and tones for each of the strands. But it's the way you've built up the colour and shading by overlapping those beautifully smooth, transparent bubble-like shapes - breathtaking.
At this stage in my vector art career, I have absolutely no idea how you'd begin working out where to place the contours and what hue or level of transparency to use, but it's made me want to find out.
I came to this image via Lemontea's tutorial - the close-ups of the corner of the eye were what hooked me. I don't suppose you'd consider making a tutorial yourself would you?
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Just seen your hair tutorial which is fantastic, especially how you layer different colours and in what order you approach the hair.
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Well I do plan on making a tutorial one day, but I just don't really know where to start. My method of vectoring is simple really, you just have to try not to base everything on the original photo 
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I love the colors in this piece. The topographic shading reaveals the soft shape and texture of the piece. The bright background brings in an altruistic quality to the piece.
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This is probably the most beautiful vector I've ever seen. The attention to detail is amazing. You are amazing! I mean, look @ those lashes!!
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hey kat you might say you hate this one and its got so much mistakes - you might sat smashmethod doesnt even know who you are - but do know that 3 of your vectors are in the top 100 best people vectors and this one is rated no10
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eh, just proves the mass population has "different tastes" than myself.
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yeah thats what i was saying 
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I never use skin tones though..
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look what i made! [link] wiii! i used your titties vector for valentine as a little practace guide!
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what're the lines on her arm for?
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they are there because its not done! >.< only the left arm and part of the right arm and the legs are done (i'ma cut the legs)
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looks god for my standards huh? ^^
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Effin nice colours, make it look cold, but the eyes are so demanding of warmth. Nice balance
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uau........perfect vector! congrats...
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this is very good. I like it so much. Congratulations
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Definitely an elite level vector art
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This ia breathtaking vector art...
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beautiful
This is fantastic.i love how you did the individual hairs......just lovely.
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man, look at those eyes! those lashes and the lighting and reflection--amazing work
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This is absolutely amazing! I'm just starting out trying vector work... I hope someday I'll be able to do something as detailed and...graceful as this. Awesome work
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O.M.G This is awesome work. I mean really awesome. I have no words, I'm blown away.
The best thing I've seen in vector work. I love the detail and color. I'm faving it.
--Mai.
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This is the best freakin' vector image i have ever seen in my entire life. haha
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I love it
It's going to my fav !!
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man thats a lot of work bloody fuckin brilliant
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its imense i love amazing job and the hair well ... looks beautiful !!
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Trรจs jolie vectoriel
Belles couleurs pastel !
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This is stunning. The colours are great, the amount of attention given to the details is stunning. The hair is fantastic.
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Not only is this piece technically amazing, its one of the few vector pieces that moved me. The emotion in it is perfect in the title and in the awesome piece.
Definetly one of if not my favorite vector, ever.
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OMG..... I have a lot to learn..... You did an awesome job with the transprency shading... I need to figure out how to do that.... I like to teach myself different techniques through photoshop... so far I am 100% self taught... no classes or tutorials.... but I think I might need some help if I ever expect my shitty doodles to look half as good as your art!
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I learned from one tutorial that just taught me where to find the pen tool and what it does, so I think I qualify as 98% self taught, it's not so hard as it looks. Trust me.
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amaaazing!! the colors are simply beautiful!!!
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great job! paleskin, lip color, and hair highlights complement each other
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I'm amazed. This is beatiful!
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